Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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touching and pressing; in opposition to

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at or in the front

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a narrow street with walls on both sides

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prior to a specified or implied time

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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Immediately at the entrance to a suburban cabaret an artificial flower bed shone with vari-colored lights, with electric bulbs instead of flowers; and just such another fiery alley of wide, half-round arches, narrowing toward the end, led away from it into the depths of the garden.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

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plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

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contrived by art rather than nature

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in or near a particular place or position

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dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

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in or to or toward a former location

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an unofficial association of people or groups

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come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

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a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

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a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

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at or to a lower level than something

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plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

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the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading Electric globes from their high masts illuminated the small square with a pale, dead-white brightness.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

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plural of “bulb” — a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure

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a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink

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plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Against their frosted glass, with wire nets stretched over them, beat clouds of night moths, whose shadows—confused and large—hovered below, on the ground.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

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From this reading Electric globes from their high masts illuminated the small square with a pale, dead-white brightness.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

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marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

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using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

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either extremity of something that has length

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something that provides access (to get in or get out)

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the feelings expressed on a person's face

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plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

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in a fanciful manner

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characterized by intense emotion

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a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

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plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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(of glass) having a roughened coating resembling frost

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to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

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spectators at a golf or tennis match

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a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

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a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

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plural of “globe” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Electric globes from their high masts illuminated the small square with a pale, dead-white brightness.

the solid part of the earth's surface

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having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

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greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Electric globes from their high masts illuminated the small square with a pale, dead-white brightness.

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

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feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

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provided with artificial light

From this reading Electric globes from their high masts illuminated the small square with a pale, dead-white brightness.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

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inside something, or within a place, period, or state

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in place of, or as an alternative to

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moving to the inside of something

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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and nothing more

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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

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location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

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without good reason

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plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

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plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading Electric globes from their high masts illuminated the small square with a pale, dead-white brightness.

a gay feeling

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of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

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plural of “moth” — typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae

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an instance of becoming narrow

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plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading Against their frosted glass, with wire nets stretched over them, beat clouds of night moths, whose shadows—confused and large—hovered below, on the ground.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Against their frosted glass, with wire nets stretched over them, beat clouds of night moths, whose shadows—confused and large—hovered below, on the ground.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Further on was a broad, small square, strewn with yellow sand; to the left an open stage, a theatre, and a shooting gallery; straight ahead a stand for the military band (in the form of a seashell) and little booths with flowers and beer; to the right the long terrace of the restaurant.

To move from a closed position.

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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above and across; more than

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plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit

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very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Electric globes from their high masts illuminated the small square with a pale, dead-white brightness.

-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

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a building where people go to eat

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precisely, exactly

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a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

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the shell of a marine organism

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plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

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inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

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the act of firing a projectile

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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make square

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any distinct time period in a sequence of events

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be standing; be upright

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successive (without a break)

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(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Against their frosted glass, with wire nets stretched over them, beat clouds of night moths, whose shadows—confused and large—hovered below, on the ground.

inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

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past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

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relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs

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of the kind already mentioned

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usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Electric globes from their high masts illuminated the small square with a pale, dead-white brightness.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

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depleted of strength or energy

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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

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in the direction of

From this reading Immediately at the entrance to a suburban cabaret an artificial flower bed shone with vari-colored lights, with electric bulbs instead of flowers; and just such another fiery alley of wide, half-round arches, narrowing toward the end, led away from it into the depths of the garden.

a disposition to be unapproachable; unfriendly and inaccessible

From this reading Hungry women, too lightly, dressily, and fancifully attired, preserving on their faces an expression of care-free merriment or haughty, offended unapproachability, strolled back and forth in pairs, with a walk already tired and dragging.

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From this reading Immediately at the entrance to a suburban cabaret an artificial flower bed shone with vari-colored lights, with electric bulbs instead of flowers; and just such another fiery alley of wide, half-round arches, narrowing toward the end, led away from it into the depths of the garden.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Hungry women, too lightly, dressily, and fancifully attired, preserving on their faces an expression of care-free merriment or haughty, offended unapproachability, strolled back and forth in pairs, with a walk already tired and dragging.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Further on was a broad, small square, strewn with yellow sand; to the left an open stage, a theatre, and a shooting gallery; straight ahead a stand for the military band (in the form of a seashell) and little booths with flowers and beer; to the right the long terrace of the restaurant.

belonging to which person

From this reading Against their frosted glass, with wire nets stretched over them, beat clouds of night moths, whose shadows—confused and large—hovered below, on the ground.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Immediately at the entrance to a suburban cabaret an artificial flower bed shone with vari-colored lights, with electric bulbs instead of flowers; and just such another fiery alley of wide, half-round arches, narrowing toward the end, led away from it into the depths of the garden.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading Against their frosted glass, with wire nets stretched over them, beat clouds of night moths, whose shadows—confused and large—hovered below, on the ground.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Immediately at the entrance to a suburban cabaret an artificial flower bed shone with vari-colored lights, with electric bulbs instead of flowers; and just such another fiery alley of wide, half-round arches, narrowing toward the end, led away from it into the depths of the garden.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Hungry women, too lightly, dressily, and fancifully attired, preserving on their faces an expression of care-free merriment or haughty, offended unapproachability, strolled back and forth in pairs, with a walk already tired and dragging.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Further on was a broad, small square, strewn with yellow sand; to the left an open stage, a theatre, and a shooting gallery; straight ahead a stand for the military band (in the form of a seashell) and little booths with flowers and beer; to the right the long terrace of the restaurant.